By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Friday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 pm, Belvidere North’s sophomore basketball team faced off against Rockford’s Auburn Knights at the Belvidere North High School gymnasium. The game stayed close from the beginning of the first quarter until the end of the game, and both […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BELVIDERE – It’s 1969 in Belvidere. What was going on in the world outside Belvidere? Woodstock took place in July with over 350,000 people attending. Apollo 11 and the first man on the moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” Neil […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – During Thanksgiving week the Pecatonica Indians joined with other teams from across northern Illinois to open the boys’ basketball season. To have a shot at a title this year, the Indians would have to defeat at least three of the four opponents they would […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – People from Belvidere and surrounding areas glided into the new Riverside Ice Arena at the grand opening the first weekend of December. Hundreds of skaters went to the three-day event that included bucket races, slapshot competitions, giveaways and an appearance by Hammy from […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – After three games in NIC-10 girls’ varsity bowling action, Belvidere North and Harlem were the only undefeated teams, and tied for first place with 3-0 records. They will put those records on the line today (Tuesday, Dec. 15) with the Lady Blue Thunder […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BOONE COUNTY – For the first time in over a decade, Boone County residents might have a higher price to pay when facing time in court. The county’s Public Safety Committee approved increases to court fees for civil cases, as wells as “criminal, local ordinance, […]
First Step Day Care Pre-K 1 Ms. Rachel and Ms. Carol Dear Santa, Please bring me cars and a talking minion. -Christian, Age 3 Dear Santa, Please bring me a talking minion, and a ninja turtle play set and a helicopter that fly. Thank you -Rey, Age 3 […]
Friday, Dec. 11 The Belvidere Park District Administration Building will have the returned letters from Santa that can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Belvidere High School wrestling teams will face Sycamore at Sycamore Fieldhouse-Court D at 5:30 p.m. The Belvidere North High School boys’ and […]
By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Boone County Conservation District hosted a ‘Holiday Walk’ for the public, free of charge, at the Roger D. Gustafson Nature Center, located at 603 N. Appleton Road in Belvidere. Guests were able to […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Concordia Lanes Bowling Alley, located at 1205 Logan Ave. in Belvidere, holds a junior bowling league each week featuring youth bowlers trying to hone their bowling skills. To help the young bowlers improve, Concordia Lanes splits bowlers into different categories based upon age and […]